Howell B. Treat Explained

Howell B. Treat
Birth Date:March 31, 1833
Death Date:July 21, 1912
Birth Place:Connecticut
Death Place:Painesville, Ohio
Placeofburial:Painesville, Ohio
Rank:Sergeant
Unit: Company I, 52nd Ohio Infantry
Battles:American Civil War
Awards: Medal of Honor

Howell B. Treat (March 31, 1833 – July 21, 1912) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. He received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor.[1] Treat's medal was won when he risked his life to save a wounded comrade at Buzzard's Roost on May 11, 1864.[1] He was honored with the award on February 20, 1884.[2]

Treat was born in Connecticut. He came to Claridon Twp., Geauga County, Ohio as a baby, and entered service from there. He was buried in Painesville, Ohio.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: William Tilton. July 1, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714205826/http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=1376. July 14, 2014. live.
  2. Web site: Civil War (T-Z) Medal of Honor Recipients. July 1, 2014.